There’s nothing more comfortable than a warm bowl of soup during these cold months. Grab your favorite fresh bread and dig into this creamy lentil soup and I am sure you will forget about those freezing cold temperatures.
This super creamy lentil soup is packed with flavors, aromas, and only takes at most 30-minutes to make. Spiced with whole cumin seeds and coriander…there really is no perfect warming spices for this soup. Topped with crunchy sprouts, red pepper flakes for a bit of spice, white sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.
If you don’t have an instant pot I highly recommend you to invest in one. Especially if you are a college student. Not only will it save you from buying a bunch of pots/pans, but it takes significantly less time to cook your meals. If I were to make this lentil soup on a stovetop it would have taken an hour opposed to 15 min. to cook. Crazy right?
Simple saute a few vegetables, and toast the cumin seeds. Pour in the lentils. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and broth. Put on high pressure and cook for 15 minutes…yes I said only 15 minutes. Viola you have a perfect lentil soup!
This recipe is….
- Extremely easy
- Simple
- Flavorful
- Healthy
- Dorm & college-friendly
This super creamy lentil soup is packed with flavors, aromas, and only takes at most 30-minutes to make.
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- Lemon
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Turn on sauté setting on instant pot. Once heated, add oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 min. until fragrant and translucent. Add cumin seeds and salt and cook for 2 min. more to toast.
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Add in carrots and cook for 3 min. Pour in red lentils, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, and spices. Stir to combine. Seal lid. Turn settings to pressure cook on high pressure for 15 min.
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Release pressure naturally. Take of lid and taste to adjust seasonings as needed (i.e.: salt). Squeeze in a bit of lemon. Serve with optional toppings: fresh sprouts, red pepper flakes, and white sesame seeds.
